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Great Zimbabwe's Diplomatic Letters to the World
Long before modern borders were drawn, the rulers of Great Zimbabwe sent formal letters across the Indian Ocean, establishing diplomatic ties with distant powers. This episode explores the correspondence between the Mwene Mutapa and foreign merchants, revealing a sophisticated state apparatus that managed trade and politics through written communication. We examine how these documents traveled from the hill complex to ports like Sofala and beyond, connecting Southern Africa to global networks. The narrative follows the journey of these messages, detailing the specific goods exchanged, the…
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